Equine Veterinary Technician (Daytime, Weekend)

Saladoemc; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salado Equine Medical Center is hiring a Daytime Technician for the weekend shift to support our busy equine practice in Salado, TX. You will assist veterinarians, restrain and handle horses, and help with exams, treatments, and diagnostics.

We value equine experience and offer training for motivated individuals. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and includes exposure to lab work and imaging procedures as part of routine care.

Qualifications

• Equine experience required.
• Must be able to jog, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to train motivated individuals with a passion for animal health.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Restraint and handling of horses.
• Conduct thorough examinations of animals.
• Restraint of foals.
• Conduct laboratory tests such as blood draws and basic diagnostics.
• Administer medications and vaccinations following veterinary protocols.
• Prepare animals for diagnostic imaging procedures like X-ray and assist during imaging sessions.
• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infection.
• Handle animal catheterization, anatomy, physiology as needed.

Skills

Equine handling

Equine veterinary technician exp

Laboratory testing

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

X-ray operation

Job description

Salado Equine Medical Center is hiring a Daytime Technician for the weekend shift to support our busy equine practice in Salado, TX. You will assist veterinarians, restrain and handle horses, and help with exams, treatments, and diagnostics.

We value equine experience and offer training for motivated individuals. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and includes exposure to lab work and imaging procedures as part of routine care.